Often the payor of child support wants to know if he or she can obtain a hardship deduction or credit for a natural or adopted child of another relationship that lives with him or her. A hardship deduction can be requested under California Family Code Section 4701. This section allows...
How to make sure your credit survives a divorce
A separation, believe it or not, doesn't cancel out your ownership of debt from a loan taken out during the marriage. If you are contemplating a divorce, or believe one is impending, then these few steps may just save your credit. 1. If possible, close any joint accounts you and...